Georgia Tech tallied 365 passing yards in a 63-21 win over Western Carolina. Let that sink in. It’s unlikely this is a sign that Tech is now a passing team, but it is clear that if the Yellow Jackets so desire, they can put it in the air.

Georgia Tech WR Stephen Hill had 181 yards and two touchdowns in the Jackets' season-opening win over Western Carolina. (AP Photo)

“Just focus,” is how receiver Stephen Hill described it when speaking to The Telegraph of Macon, Ga. “It started in January. (The coaching staff) really prepared us for this year. I was glad for myself, but I was glad for the team.”

Quarterback Tevin Washington completed 8 of 13 passes for 271 yards and three touchdowns. Hill had 181 receiving yards and two scores, including one for 82 yards. Many of the yards gained came after the catch. Johnson gave special praise to running back Orwin Smith, who caught two passes for 43 yards.

“We’ve been working hard on being consistent in the passing game and making sure we and the receivers are on the same page,” Washington told The Telegraph. Georgia Tech travels to Middle Tennessee State this week.